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TBH, the words "March and warm" used in the same sentance say to me "long flight".
With that in mind, and £800 budget, it doesn't leave an awful lot for food, drinks and room.
Consider Thailand. You can get a sensibly priced flight that time if year, especially if you are prepared to go via somewhere and it can be VERY good value once you are there.
I would suggest that All Inclusive is a waste of cash in Thailand though as food is wonderful outside the hotels and good value.
With that in mind, and £800 budget, it doesn't leave an awful lot for food, drinks and room.
Consider Thailand. You can get a sensibly priced flight that time if year, especially if you are prepared to go via somewhere and it can be VERY good value once you are there.
I would suggest that All Inclusive is a waste of cash in Thailand though as food is wonderful outside the hotels and good value.
Southern Lanzarote, specificaly Playa Blanca in the Canaries has the best climate of all the islands and will be warm and sunny in March - we'll be there then but don't let that put you off..
You can usually get a good all inclusive deal in any of the 4* H10 hotels if you shop around. Our favourite is the Rubicon Palace on the outskirts.
Don't let the Canaries reputation - mostly well deserved - as a Chav invfested beer and chips in the sunshine nightmare destination make you decide not to go either - Playa Blanca is mostly owner occupied villas and large hotels favoured by quiet and older, regular visitors. Avoid Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise 'tho that's where all the self catering accomodation, Irish pubs and British restaurants are.
You'll need a car, there is some stunning scenery inland through the Timanfaya volcanic park and up to the north, mostly the roads are good for a bit of a hoon too. Nice beaches, especially Papagayo and Puerto del Carmen and good seafood restaurants at El Golfo. Ferries from Playa Blanca cross to Furteventura which has some of the best beaches in the world.
It'll be a bit cold for swimming but expect mid 20s, warm winds and bright sunshine - and change from your £800pp budget too.
You can usually get a good all inclusive deal in any of the 4* H10 hotels if you shop around. Our favourite is the Rubicon Palace on the outskirts.
Don't let the Canaries reputation - mostly well deserved - as a Chav invfested beer and chips in the sunshine nightmare destination make you decide not to go either - Playa Blanca is mostly owner occupied villas and large hotels favoured by quiet and older, regular visitors. Avoid Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise 'tho that's where all the self catering accomodation, Irish pubs and British restaurants are.
You'll need a car, there is some stunning scenery inland through the Timanfaya volcanic park and up to the north, mostly the roads are good for a bit of a hoon too. Nice beaches, especially Papagayo and Puerto del Carmen and good seafood restaurants at El Golfo. Ferries from Playa Blanca cross to Furteventura which has some of the best beaches in the world.
It'll be a bit cold for swimming but expect mid 20s, warm winds and bright sunshine - and change from your £800pp budget too.
Morocco booked. Not expecting much but it was fairly cheap. 5* all inclusive in a reputable hotel. Just after a relaxing week so should hopefully fit them bill. Definitely understand it isn't the 'real Morocco'. Going to book a day trip to Marrakesh as I have always wanted to see it. Also looks as though there is some good desert buggy trips. Might not be all bad.
Progressive said:
Morocco booked. Not expecting much but it was fairly cheap. 5* all inclusive in a reputable hotel. Just after a relaxing week so should hopefully fit them bill. Definitely understand it isn't the 'real Morocco'. Going to book a day trip to Marrakesh as I have always wanted to see it. Also looks as though there is some good desert buggy trips. Might not be all bad.
Get a trip to the High Atlas as well ... trust me ... it's amazing ..oh ..and on the day trip to Marrakesh dont use a guide in the Souk ... go in by yourself and get lost, much much better
The cafe on the main square next to the entrance to the souk is soooooooo cheap for lunch (not the one with the balcony, thats crap). If you are there in the evening, then the square is an experience and a half !!!tuffer said:
arfur said:
Barbados will be hot ...
If you can manage with cooking your own BBQ then my place is currently free during March. PM me if interested
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Where is your place and is it near or on a golf course?If you can manage with cooking your own BBQ then my place is currently free during March. PM me if interested
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DownUnder. said:
What bad happened with Goa? Snow stop you getting out there?
Too much hassle. I have travelled a fair bit and never experienced anything like it. Getting a visa was the final nail in the coffin. We had a good deal but needed to take it there and then. Didn't dare risk it on the basis that the visa may have not materialised.Overall, I'm not too bothered. I will visit India in the coming years although I will prepare well in advance.
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